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Jun
18
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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is pleased to announce the solicitation of quotations from organizations and libraries to design and conduct projects that will improve access to HIV/AIDS related health information for patients, the affected community, and their caregivers. Projects must involve two or more of the following information access categories: Information Retrieval Skills… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Funding, Health Professionals, News from NLM/NIH, Outreach, Public Health
Jun
05
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Several staff members from across the National Network of Libraries of Medicine will be in New Orleans this month for the American Library Association Conference. We hope to meet you at one of the following events. All are listed in Central Standard Time (CT): Middle Atlantic Region (MAR) Academic Coordinator Elaina Vitale and Executive Director… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Consumer Health, Exhibits, Outreach
May
31
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June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. The National Network of the Libraries of Medicine is offering two webinars to help you develop inclusive programming and find resources. Pride at the Library: LGBTQ Programming For All Ages Hosted by the Middle Atlantic Region – Deena Caswell will discuss how to develop engaging LGBTQ programming… Read More »
Jan
17
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The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) is partnering with the Public Library Association (PLA) to present a full-day session in conjunction with the PLA 2018 Conference in Philadelphia, PA. This preconference will review core competencies of providing health and wellness services, coach you through understanding your community’s needs, and explore how to create… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, In the Region, Outreach, Public Health
Jan
15
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Use the MAR created National Health Observance slideshow at your organization! MAR has created a PowerPoint slide deck that provides you with ready-made promotional graphics, highlighting different National Health Observances each month. If your library or organization has a screen that is used to promote different events, resources and services then you can simply add… Read More »
Posted in: @ the RML, Consumer Health, K-12, Outreach, Public Health
Jan
10
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The National Network of Libraries of Medicine is working closely with the Public Library Association (PLA) on Promoting Healthy Communities, a joint consumer health initiative that focuses on increasing public library workers’ knowledge and skills related to consumer health services, so that they may better assist patrons in navigating complex issues such as health care, insurance,… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, In the Region, Outreach
Jan
09
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® to be held January 22-28, 2018 links students with scientists and other experts to counteract the myths about drugs and alcohol that teens get from the internet, social media, TV, movies, music, or from friends. It was launched in 2010 by scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Health Professionals, K-12, Outreach, Public Health
Jan
02
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Widgets are small applications that allow you to access content from other websites directly on your own website. Many government organizations offer free health-related widgets, including the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other divisions under the US Health And Human Services Department (HHS). Add these widgets to your… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, K-12, Outreach, Technology
Dec
05
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The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) website offers free professional development opportunities each month for public health professionals and librarians. During December 2017, attend free NNLM webinars related to high reliability in healthcare organizations, community response to substance misuse, apps related to consumer health, and how to search ClinicalTrials.gov: Today! Moving Towards High Reliability in… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Health Professionals, K-12, Outreach, Public Health
Dec
04
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From the NLM Outreach and Special Populations Branch: NIH’s All of Us Research Program and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) have teamed up to raise awareness about the program, a landmark effort to advance precision medicine. Through this collaboration, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine has received a $4.5 million award to support community engagement… Read More »
Posted in: @ the RML, Consumer Health, Education, Funding, Health Professionals, In the Region, News from NLM/NIH, Outreach, Public Health